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NOV. 6, 2017
Essential American history, deeply researched and written with verve and passion. Full review >
OCT. 24, 2017
An exemplary contribution to the history of the Civil War and its aftermath. Full review >
JUNE 6, 2017
One of the best books on a single action in Vietnam, written by a tough, seasoned journalist who brings the events of a... Full review >
SEPT. 5, 2017
An impressively broad scholarly history whose readability and smooth organization make it a joy to read. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2017
True to its subject, a monumental work of myriad vantage points. Full review >
JULY 25, 2017
A gripping addition to the literature of the period and an overdue tribute to these unique Americans. Full review >
APRIL 18, 2017
Sobering, smart reading with many pointed lessons for activists. Full review >
MAY 25, 2017
Jones succeeds on all counts in a book that, due to its subject matter, is not pleasant to read but is powerful and... Full review >
MAY 2, 2017
A stirring book that explores numerous aspects of racism in Alabama and the nation as a whole. Full review >
APRIL 25, 2017
Talty is an excellent storyteller, and this particular story is highly relevant as America’s next set of immigrants... Full review >
APRIL 25, 2017
A fascinating study not just of a historical crime and its consequences, but also its unintended effects. Full review >
MAY 9, 2017
An accomplished, powerful presentation of the American Revolution as it was, rather than as we might wish to remember it. Full review >
MARCH 14, 2017
An elegant narrative braced by a fierce, sobering environmental conviction. Full review >
APRIL 18, 2017
Dogged original research and superb narrative skills come together in this gripping account of pitiless evil. Full review >
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